UK issues travel advisory to its citizens in Kenya
By Judy Jerono
A travel advisory has been issued by the United Kingdom to its citizens living in Kenya.
In a report, the UK citizens are cautioned to be careful during the period of Ramadhan citing increased terrorism threats where they have been asked not to travel to the East African Countries.
The advisory which was delivered by the British High Commission in Nairobi, alerted its citizens to only travel to parts of Garissa and Mandera counties if it is mandatory.
The United Kingdom further listed areas within 60km of the Kenya-Somali border as the most prone to attacks from the Islamist group - AL Shabaab. Other areas listed include areas of Tana River, Lamu County (excluding Lamu and Manda Islands) as the most susceptible to attacks.
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"Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Kenya. There is a heightened threat of terrorism, including terrorist kidnappings, across Kenya. Attacks, including terrorist kidnappings, could target Westerners, including British nationals," warned the UK.
The UK noted that attacks are always indiscriminate and target areas frequented by foreigners such as hotels, bars, restaurants, sports bars and nightclubs, sporting events, supermarkets, shopping centres, commercial buildings, beaches, government buildings, airports, buses, trains and other transport hubs.
The advisory further added that places of worship including mosques and churches have also been targeted in the past, asking its citizens to be vigilant adding that they should avoid regular patterns of movement and aim to travel during daylight hours.
Britain noted that there are frequent incidents of violent crime including mugging, armed robbery and carjacking in large cities including Nairobi.
It talked about the peril of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean areas from the Somali pirates.
United Kingdom citizens are also advised to get in touch with the Embassy in case of any emergency.
"If you are abroad and you need emergency help from the UK Government, contact the nearest embassy," it says. armed terrorism terrorist armed.
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"Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Kenya. There is a heightened threat of terrorism, including terrorist kidnappings, across Kenya. Attacks, including terrorist kidnappings, could target Westerners, including British nationals," warned the UK.
The UK noted that attacks are always indiscriminate and target areas frequented by foreigners such as hotels, bars, restaurants, sports bars and nightclubs, sporting events, supermarkets, shopping centres, commercial buildings, beaches, government buildings, airports, buses, trains and other transport hubs.
The advisory further added that places of worship including mosques and churches have also been targeted in the past, asking its citizens to be vigilant adding that they should avoid regular patterns of movement and aim to travel during daylight hours.
Britain noted that there are frequent incidents of violent crime including mugging, armed robbery and carjacking in large cities including Nairobi.
It talked about the peril of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean areas from the Somali pirates.
United Kingdom citizens are also advised to get in touch with the Embassy in case of any emergency.
"If you are abroad and you need emergency help from the UK Government, contact the nearest embassy," it says. armed terrorism terrorist armed. What's Your Reaction?
